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Exploring Colonialism: Architecture as a Tool for Control and Exploitation

The episode of 'Architecture and Man' examines how colonial powers exploited architecture and urban planning to suppress local identities and facilitate resource extraction.

Culture

Exploring Colonialism: Architecture as a Tool for Control and Exploitation

2024-11-04T13:57:21.641Z

The episode of 'Architecture and Man' examines how colonial powers exploited architecture and urban planning to suppress local identities and facilitate resource extraction.

Culture

Kamel Daoud Wins 2024 Prix Goncourt for 'Houris'

2024-11-04T13:07:49.913Z

Kamel Daoud, a French-Algerian writer, wins the 2024 Prix Goncourt for his novel 'Houris', which explores the impact of the Algerian civil war.

Culture

Celebrating the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God: A Symbol of Unity in Russia

2024-11-04T17:07:16.154Z

On November 4, Orthodox Christians celebrate the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God, a symbol of faith and national unity in Russia, commemorating the liberation of Moscow in 1612.

Culture

Kamel Daoud Wins 2024 Goncourt Prize for *Houris*, Reflects on Language and Silence

2024-11-05T10:08:07.485Z

Kamel Daoud won the 2024 Goncourt Prize for his novel *Houris*, which addresses the Algerian civil war and reflects on his complex relationship with the French language.

Culture

Doha's 'Together We Are' Exhibition Celebrates Healing Through Art

2024-11-04T16:08:04.202Z

The 'Together We Are' exhibition in Doha highlights the cultural ties between Qatar and Egypt through artworks by young cancer patients, emphasizing art's healing power.

Culture

Gaël Faye Wins 2024 Renaudot Prize for 'Jacaranda'

2024-11-04T12:17:29.362Z

Gaël Faye receives the 2024 Renaudot Prize for his novel 'Jacaranda', exploring themes of memory and identity against the backdrop of the Rwandan genocide.

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Culture

The Water Challenge: A Social Media Trend Ignites Outrage Amid Global Water Crises

2024-08-08T16:15:35.342Z

The Water Challenge trend on social media has sparked outrage as it highlights the stark contrast between entertainment and the dire water scarcity faced by communities in Gaza and Sudan. This article explores the ethical implications of such trends amidst ongoing global crises.

Culture

Unveiling the Peaceful Legacy of Islam: Juan Cole's Insights on Historical Movements

2024-08-08T07:04:32.088Z

Explore Juan Cole's compelling arguments that challenge the narrative of Islam as a religion of violence, highlighting its rich tradition of peace movements and the importance of understanding jihad beyond military connotations.

Culture

Reviving Cultural Engagement: How Russia's Artistic Community Must Address the Reality of War

2024-08-08T06:24:18.500Z

Explore the critical relationship between Russian culture and military engagement, highlighting the disconnect in contemporary artistic expressions and the urgent need for a cultural revival that resonates with the realities of war.